If you create a new document with a document template (see Document Template Development) that does not prescribe root-elements, then the following dialog shows up after the New Document Dialog:
Figure 1. Enter Root Element Dialog
If the document is opened with Schema validation the text box will show all the available elements in the schema. Select the root element for your new document and click OK.
If the document is opened without Schema validation, then type the root element name in the text box.
However if the document template contains root-elements, then the following dialog shows up:
Figure 2. Enter Root Element Dialog with Element Selection
The Root Element dialog will show only the elements that are both permitted by the schema and listed in root-elements. If you want to start the document from elements that are not in the root-elements list click the .
Select the root element for your new document and click OK.